1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 95 L |
